Norway

With 41 on the mainland and 7 in Svalbard, Norway is a country that’s pretty dense in national parks, at least by European standards. But not all of them are something special—check out my 8 favorite Norwegian national parks.

I spent several days in Flåm and around Aurlandsfjord, exploring the best and skipping the overrated. This charming fjord village is crazy photogenic and full of weird and wonderful activities. I guarantee you’ll love it!

Lots of people want to visit the Norwegian fjords nowadays, but the truth is, you don’t need to see them all. I’ve narrowed down the seven best ones and picked out the top things to do around them.

When it comes to hiking in Europe, Norway is a country that REALLY raises the adventure bar. There are some epic trails out there—some easy, some tough, and all uniquely beautiful. Here are my 10 favorites.

If you’ve heard of Ålesund, Norway’s 13th-biggest city, it’s probably because of all the Art Nouveau buildings. I'm here to tell you that they’re overrated, but also, that there’s still so much else that this area has to offer.

I spent three days in Stavanger, Norway’s street art-covered oil capital, and there was a lot more cool stuff to see and do that I’d imagined. These are my top 10 picks.

In my opinion, the Kjerag hike is probably the most adrenaline-pumping trail that Norway has to offer. Think of yourself as a bit of a thrill-seeker? This might just be the trek for you.

The Besseggen Ridge hike is one of Norway’s most epic, most famous, AND most popular. Here are my own top tips for anyone attempting it, including how to beat the crowds.

Preikestolen—Norwegian fjord realness meets Yosemite vibes. If you only have time for one hike in Norway, you should probably make it this one. Let me tell you why...

I’ll be honest with you—the Trolltunga hike is no mean feat, but both the views and the sense of accomplishment are truly incredible. This is my own account of one of Norway’s most brutal treks.